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Community Briefs (Monday, March 17)

Meeting: Coda (coed) meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church, 400 S. Ruby St. For more information, contact Dennis at 694-5248.

Animal Guardians

Spay/neuter mobile: Deming Animal Guardians is bringing the Paws 'n' Hooves Mobile Spay/Neuter Van back to Columbus on April 5. Donations are accepted and vaccinations are included. The van will be located at the Fire Station and animals must be preregistered. A grant from the Bernice Barbour Foundation in Wellington, Fla. is funding this event. Columbus area pet owners can sign up their dogs and cats in Columbus at City Hall, the library, or San Jose Grocery. Others may call Pat at 544-2209 to sign up. Walk-ins are not accepted.

Library events

The following events are scheduled at the Marshall Memorial Library, 110 S. Diamond St. in Deming.

Monday: Toddler Time is at 10 a.m. today. Toddlers will be read "Piggley and the Magic Doll," and make lucky leprechaun beards.